Rasputin And The Empress
This lavish and controversial historical drama is the only sound film to star the three Barrymore siblings, John, Ethel, and Lionel. Tracing the fascinating true story of mad monk Rasputin and the part he played in the dramatic fall of the imperial family of Russia, the plot spans 1913 to 1918, the tumultuous final years of the Romanov regime. Using hypnosis, Rasputin slowly gains control over the royal family. Concerned that Rasputin will bring about a revolt, Prince Paul tries to discredit, shoot, and finally poison the powerful despot, but only a climactic fight to the death puts an end to Rasputin's reign. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing, Screenplay.
This lavish and controversial historical drama is the only sound film to star the three Barrymore siblings, John, Ethel, and Lionel. Tracing the fascinating true story of mad monk Rasputin and the part he played in the dramatic fall of the imperial family of Russia, the plot spans 1913 to 1918, the tumultuous final years of the Romanov regime. Using hypnosis, Rasputin slowly gains control over the royal family. Concerned that Rasputin will bring about a revolt, Prince Paul tries to discredit, shoot, and finally poison the powerful despot, but only a climactic fight to the death puts an end to Rasputin's reign. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing, Screenplay.
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